Christmas Morn

We had an awesome Christmas! It was probably the best one we've had since Matt and I were little kids. It is so much more fun to have Christmas with little kids. And this is the first year that Erika was old enough to get excited about presents and genuinely enjoy the festivities. Laurel was a cutie as well, but she basically just sat in Uncle Jacob's lap and waited until someone handed her a new toy. We had a great time with my mom, sister, brother, and sister-in-law. It was a very relaxing four days of watching movies, playing games, doing puzzles (way to go Lisa!) and playing with the girls new toys.

Erika and Laurel waiting to open their presents.

Erika with her little kitchen that Santa brought.

Laurel in the rocking chair that Santa brought.

Opening their stockings.

Aunt Sarah and Laurel.

Erika doctoring Aunt Lisa and Uncle Jacob.

Erika loved her new baby doll complete with doctor kit.

I love Christmas!

I think she thought Uncle Jacob was Santa.

The girls received a princess dress up kit from Grandma. They love it! Erika is now constantly Sleeping Beauty....her favorite princess.

And Laurel got to be Snow White.

Enjoying a good book.

Everyone in Oregon needs a nice umbrella.

Aunt Sarah made the girls little aprons for their new kitchen set. I also got one for myself when I play in my kitchen!

Unfortunately, the weekend ended with Laurel getting very very sick last night. Both girls have had pretty bad colds with coughs and runny noses and I think the drainage got the best of her last night. She got sick three times in 2 hours, each time directly all over Mommy. But, she seems to be a lot better today. Still coughing, but not as bad as last night. Prayerfully, they will both be better soon!

We are now looking forward to our second Christmas celebration this Friday with Matt's family!